Goethite after Marcasite
specimen number:
4571008
location:
White Desert, Farafra Oasis, New Valley Governorate, Egypt
description:
A cluster of what was once crystallized marcasite, this now replaced by lustrous deep brown goethite. This is complete all around and in great condition. A neat example for one of these Egyptian pseudomorph specimens.
Size: 6.0 x 3.0 x 2.8 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Catherine J. & Bruce Paul Gaber
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